stains
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈsteɪnz// UK //stˈeɪnz// stains
n. dirty marks on something that are difficult to remove. You often find them on clothes or carpets after spilling food or drink.
n. discoloured patches or marks on a surface that are resistant to standard cleaning methods. Often refers to the result of chemical reactions or deep absorption of liquids into fabrics.
The coffee left dark stains on the white rug.
He tried several different detergents, but the grass stains on his trousers wouldn't come out.
The restoration team spent weeks carefully removing water stains from the ceiling to preserve the original nineteenth-century plasterwork.
Usage
Plural form of 'stain'; often used with verbs like 'remove', 'treat', or 'leave'.